Egypt Tours & Pyramids
There are many different ways for visitors to tour Egypt and the Egyptian pyramids. Daily tours take visitors into the desert to view the pyramids and to popular historical Egyptian cities, such as Cairo and Alexandria.
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History
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Egypt is most famous as the location of an ancient civilization that has long fascinated archaeologists. The pyramids and local ruins date back thousands of years, some of which are the burial sites of the ancient pharaohs.
Attractions
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There are many things to see and do on your tour of Egypt and the pyramids. In addition to seeing the pyramids, visitors can also view the Sphinx, which once guarded the path to the pyramids, the Nile River, and the many history and archaeological museums showcasing ancient mummies and artifacts found in the area.
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Transportation
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Because of the scarcity of fuel resources in the desert, many of the tours are conducted on camels, though helicopter and bus tours are also available to visitors.
Nile tours
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Some tour packages offer guests the opportunity to upgrade their Egypt and the pyramids tour to include a short cruise down the Nile River.
Duration
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A trip to tour Egypt and the pyramids will generally take a minimum of a week, though there are many tours available that last up to two weeks.
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